I love to travel, and weekend trips are by far the easiest way to squeeze in a good getaway. Without the hassle of international travel, a weekend backpack is all I need for a three to four-day trip. Want to travel with just a backpack too? Then you may want to look at these weekend backpacks. What is a Weekend Backpack? Weekend backpacks are backpacks that are meant for short duration travel, with enough space to fit your belongings. You can bring a weekend backpack with you as a carry-on, and use it as a daypack when you’ve arrived at our destination. In short: a weekend backpack is your luggage but with convenience and comfort of a backpack. How to Choose a Good Weekend Backpack? In order to buy the best backpack for your needs, you need to know the following: How much space do you need? How much are you carrying? What type of activity will you be doing on your trip? What features do you need to have in a weekend travel backpack? How Much Space Do You Need in a Weekend Travel Backpack? Let’s talk about size, for a minute. Before you purchase a backpack for the weekend, you want to make sure you’re getting the right size for how much you’re packing. Backpacks come in small, medium, and large sizes. In volume, these backpacks measure out to be roughly 20-30 L (small), 25-35 L (medium/large), 40-46+ (large). Hiking backpack sizes can go up to 70 L in…

Is work feeling boring? First order of business, get yourself some cool desk accessories. We’re all guilty of falling into dull, repetitive cycles, especially at work. This can hurt your productivity, which is why it’s important to change up your routine. One easy way to do that is to redecorate your office space, but more specifically, your desk. Yup, you heard me right. You spend most of your day at your desk anyways, so why not give it the love it deserves and make it as inviting as possible. Upgrading your desk space is an easy way to break out of that predictable 9 to 5 cycle. And that’s because making changes, no matter how small, tend to make us feel better. Now get ready to clear the clutter off your desk. Here are six cool desk accessories that will help you stay organized and tackle your work day like a breeze on a hot summer’s day Cool Desk Accessories For Pen Lovers: Livescribe Pens, Of Course. Even the stationary is smart now! This beautiful pen will not only digitize your notes, it can even record audio for those afternoon or early morning meetings. Interviews are another task made easy, now that you’ll be able…

If you commute everyday, listen up. There’s more you could be doing with your time than just sleeping. Below are five tips to help you be more productive and awake during your morning commute. Check and Adjust Your Schedule Instead of Falling Asleep. This is important especially when one is encountering work pressure. The presumed free time during commuting can be used for gaining insight on how to go about upcoming events, meet deadlines and strategize wisely to avoid last minute rush and headache that may come with poorly done work due to hastiness. Checking on the schedule will also help remind you…